Episcopal charities prayer
Compassionate God, bless the people who guide the programs of Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of Southeast Florida as, following in the footsteps of Jesus, they minister to the sick, the friendless and the needy. We pray especially for __________ (ministry name) which provides __________ (ministry description) through __________ (parish or entity sponsor). Help them continue always to reach out in love and mercy to those suffering in our communities, that they may be a source of comfort and support in times of need; through Jesus Christ who called us to feed his sheep in manifesting our love for him. Amen.
Week: | Ministry: | Description: | Sponsor: |
|---|---|---|---|
1. | Independence Cay | Food and Shelter for homeless men | St. Columba, Marathon |
2. | Back to School Event | Backpacks & School supplies for needy kids | St. Luke's, |
3. | Elderly Ministry | Afternoon socialization for isolated seniors | St. Paul's et Les Martyrs d'Haiti, Miami |
4. | St. Alban's Childcare Center | Pre-K education to 200 poverty-level children | St. Philip's, |
5. | Family Promise of South Palm Beach County | Shelter and support services for homeless families | St. Gregory's, |
6. | AIDS Ministry | Emergency support for individuals with AIDS | St. Stephen's, Coconut Grove |
7. | Seniors Activity Center | Activities and a hot meal to community elderly | St. Patrick's, West Palm Beach |
8. | Chapman Partnership | Housing and homeless services to men, women & families in Dade County | St. Matthew the Apostle, Miami |
9. | Paul's Place | After school program for working poor of the neighborhood | St. Paul's, Delray Beach |
10. | Sunday Meal Program | Lunch is prepared and served each Sunday after church in the parish hall. | St. George's, Riviera Beach |
11. | Jubilee Center | Day social services and feeding program for homeless adults | St. Anne's, St. Andrew's, St. John's, St. James', Fort Lauderdale |
12. | Golden Trail Blazers | Seniors gather weekly to learn about health management and participate in social and educational activities | Holy Family, Miami |
13. | Mary's Kitchen | Home cooked and served dinner for homeless | St. Mary's, Stuart |
14. | Seniors Program | Activities and a hot meal for isolated seniors | St. Matthew's, Delray Beach |
15. | Chaplaincy Program | Services and visitations to nursing homes and homebound seniors | NPB Deanery Churches |
16. | Casa Valentina | Shelter & education for young adult who have aged out of foster care | St. Philip's, Coral Gables |
17. | St. Laurence Chapel | Social services and a hot meal for the homeless | St. Mary Magdalene, Coral Springs |
18. | Family Promise of North/Central Palm Beach Co. | Full service support for homeless families to return to independence | St. Mark's, Palm Beach Gardens |
19. | St. John's Feeding Program | Soup kitchen for migrants & the poor | St. John's, Homestead |
20. | Hammock House | Dedicated house for youth after school and summer programs | St. Columba, Marathon |
21. | Holy Grill | Mobile food trailer for homeless feeding | St. Nicholas, Pompano Beach |
22. | Quick Assist | Immediate financial and other assistance to homeless and at-risk in middle/northern Keys | St. James the Fisherman, Islamorada |
23. | Keys Area Inter-denominational Resources (KAIR) | Full social service provider for middle Keys | St. Columba, Marathon |
24. | Audrey's Soup Kitchen | Once a week a hot evening meal is served to the homeless | St. Patrick's, West Palm Beach |
25. | Delray Community Program | Community support to address violence | St. Matthew's, Delray Beach |
26. | Red Light Project | Hygiene items for the homeless | St. Andrew's, Hollywood |
27. | St. Faith's Food Pantry | Bi-weekly bags of food for homeless families | St. Faith's, Cutler Bay |
28. | Feed My Sheep | Breakfast bags for the working poor | St. Philip's, Coral Gables |
29. | Pioneer Club | Monthly seniors gathering for isolated elderly | St. Christopher's, West Palm Beach |
30. | Holy Redeemer Food Pantry | Weekly distribution of food | Holy Redeemer, Palm Springs |
31. | Star of the Sea Mission | Food and services for the working poor | St. Paul's, Key West |
32. | Youth Hunger Program | Provides a Thanksgiving meal and turkeys to those in need in Haitian Community | The Blessed James T. Holly Episcopal Mission, Delray Beach |
33. | St. George Feeding Program | Two meals a day and foot washing for the homeless | St. George's, Riviera Beach |
34. | Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry | Food for the homeless living in the Keys | St. Peter's, Key West |
35. | Senior Activity Center | A weekly gathering for isolated seniors to socialize and have a hot meal | St. Patrick's, West Palm Beach |
36. | New Life Family Community Living Center | Temporary housing for homeless families | St. Philip's, Coral Gables |